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Captain Underpants: #1 Adventures of Captain Underpants Collector's Edition

By Dav Pilkey
Series: Captain Underpants
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Captain Underpants: #1 Adventures of Captain Underpants Collector's Edition by Dav Pilkey, a beloved children's book, follows the hilarious escapades of two mischievous fourth graders, George and Harold. They inadvertently create a superhero named Captain Underpants from a comic book character who comes to life and battles the school's oppressive principal and a villainous inventor. This adventure is packed with humour, imagination, and plenty of underwear-themed antics that are sure to delight young readers.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you have a fondness for playful humour and zany adventures, featuring imaginative storytelling that captivates young readers. The vibrant illustrations and engaging narrative make it a delightful read for children who appreciate lighthearted mischief and friendship themes. It's perfect for those who love a good dose of silliness intertwined with superhero antics.

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This special collectors' edition of the book that started the Captain Underpants phenomena features a cool lenticular cover and a CD-Rom with 10 songs and lots of games!

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The Ultimate Underpants supersized superhero collectors' edition! A fun-filled special edition of the bestselling book that started the craze for all things pre-shrunk and cottony.

Meet Captain Underpants - he's faster than a speeding waistband, more powerful than boxer shorts, and able to leap tall buildings without getting a wedgie.

Features an exclusive bonus CD with 10 hilarious songs (plus all the words to sing along), a groovy video game, computer background, and print-and-colour pages and poster.

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Captain Underpants: #1 Adventures of Captain Underpants Collector's Edition by Dav Pilkey is praised for its humour and engaging illustrations that captivate young readers. Reviews often highlight its ability to encourage reluctant readers to enjoy books through its playful storytelling and creative use of cartoons. The book's appeal lies in its mix of silliness and fun, making it a favourite among parents and children alike.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780439756686

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 September 2005

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Edition: Special edition

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 300g

Pages: 128

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dav Pilkey Humour Scholastic Series: Captain Underpants Special Editions

About the Author

Dav Pilkey has written and illustrated numerous popular, award-winning books for children, including the Captain Underpants and Dumb Bunnies series; DOG BREATH, winner of the California Young Reader Medal; and THE PAPERBOY, a Caldecott Honor Book. He lives with his wife in the Pacific Northwest. Visit him online at www.pilkey.com.

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